Lochgelly Albert Colts 2014

Lochgelly Albert Colts 🆚 Temple Hall

Final Score: 3–3

Today we arrived at Kirkcaldy with plenty of time for a good warm-up ahead of kick-off, giving the boys a great opportunity to get prepared and ready for the game. 💪

And the rain was something else today! 🌧️ By the end of the game we were all absolutely soaked to the bone, but that didn’t stop the boys from giving everything they had and fighting right until the final whistle.

From kick-off, both sides started strong. We knew we were up against a very physical opponent, but this week’s training sessions had focused on good passing play and physicality, and the boys put that into practice straight away.

We got an early breakthrough with Lewis ⚽️ finding the back of the net. Shortly after, Cooper ⚽️ found a great opening and finished brilliantly to make it 2–0.

Then came Ellis ⚽️, who found another chance and put it away — all within the first 10 minutes! 🔥

Temple Hall fought back hard and managed to slip three goals past us before half-time, leaving the score 3–3 at the break.

After a great team chat at half-time, the boys came back out strong. 💪 The second half saw a few fouls and a yellow card, along with plenty of chances at both ends, but unfortunately there were no further goals.

The boys fought hard all game. Even when the opposition became really physical and tried to get into our heads, we didn’t let it bring us down. We kept playing our football and battling through, despite the conditions and the rain absolutely hammering down.

Soaked to the bone, tired legs and still fighting right until the final whistle. ❤️🖤💛

It was a fantastic end-to-end game and the boys showed great character, determination and teamwork from start to finish.

⚽ Goals

Cooper ⚽️
Ellis ⚽️
Lewis ⚽️

🏆 Captain

Sam

👏 Well done boys!

What a shift you all put in today! Soaked through, but never stopped fighting. We’re all very proud of you! ❤️🖤💛⚽️

⚽ Match Report – Lochgelly Albert’s

Today marked our first 11-a-side game of the season, and what a roasting Sunday afternoon it was! ☀️

We travelled to take on Kirkcaldy FC with a slightly depleted squad due to illness and injury. With just 12 players available, the boys showed fantastic commitment and determination to step up, take on the challenge and give it everything they had.

Today’s captain was our Super Cooper! 🫡💙 He led the boys brilliantly and showed great effort and determination throughout the game.

The first half was a slow start for our boys, and Kirkcaldy managed to find the net with a couple of well-placed goals. Our boys battled hard and did everything they could, but Kirkcaldy were the stronger side in the first half. They also had a full bench of substitutes, allowing them to rotate their players and give their boys a much-needed break in the heat.

After a wee word with the coaches at half-time, the boys came out for the second half with a completely different attitude. They really picked themselves up, got stuck into the game and started to show what they can do.

There was a fantastic moment when Sam grabbed his first-ever goal for Lochgelly Albert’s! ⚽👏 What a moment for him and the team — congratulations, Sam!

Unfortunately, Kirkcaldy managed to add another couple of goals and ultimately came away with the win. But the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. The boys kept fighting right until the final whistle, despite the heat, a depleted squad and a tough opposition.

There are certainly a few things for us to work on this week, but as always, we couldn't be prouder of every single one of the boys. They stepped up when things weren't going their way and continued to battle, compete and support each other.

Today was about learning, building and getting that first 11-a-side game under our belts — and there were plenty of positives to take away.

Stay strong, boys. Keep working hard, keep believing and keep pushing each other. 💙⚽

Lochgelly Albert’s — onwards and upwards! 💪

Good luck to our boys starting High school today 💪🏻 🖤 💛

A massive thank you to Andy at Fife Football Fitness 2 for choosing our Calvin to train and help him get back to where he was before his accident 💪🏻💛🖤

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟑 𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 😍
First up Calvin Lochgelly Albert 2014s

Congratulations to our amazing football team on finishing P7 today! ⚽️ We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved, both on and off the pitch. Wishing you all the very best as you head off to high school. Keep working hard, supporting each other, and enjoying every minute. Good luck, boys—you’ll all do brilliantly! 💛🖤

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⚽️ PRESENTATION NIGHT ⚽️

What a night! What a party! What a family! ⭐️

Well done to all our boys on completing our 9s season and thank you for being just the best bunch of lads to train, watch play and grow! It’s an absolute pleasure for us coaches! 🙌🏻

Most improved 💪🏻- Kian

Top Goal scorer ⚽️- Oscar

Players player ⭐️- Cooper

Parents player 💛 - Riley

Coaches player ⚽️- Oscar

Here’s to a successful 11s season 🤞🏼

We would like to say a massive thank you to Bob Purvis of The Purvis Group - Construction, Logistics & Recycling Solutions for sponsoring our boys at Lochgelly Albert Colts 2014 and providing them with their new away kits for starting our journey into 11s! 💪🏻 ⚽️

Bob has supported Lochgelly Albert for many years and when he got the chance to sponsor his great grandsons team he didn’t hesitate! Thanks again Bob we really appreciate your support 👏😁